Mechanical Engineer

BRINC • Seattle, WA

89d

About The Position

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of mechanical systems for our advanced drones and public safety products. In this role, you will drive technical innovation, mentor engineers, and ensure that our products meet the highest standards of performance, durability, and manufacturability. This role will involve full lifecycle development, from initial concept through to final validation, ensuring reliability and performance in safety critical drone operations. As a key member of the engineering team, you will collaborate cross-functionally to integrate mechanical, electrical, and software systems, helping shape the future of our technology.

Requirements

• 3+ years of industry experience in mechanical engineering or product design, with a strong focus on the design, analysis, and development of mechanical or electromechanical systems.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience working in a fast-paced technical environment.
• Experience in DFM (Design for Manufacturability), DFA (for Assembly), DFT (for Test).
• Experience with statistical tolerance analysis, dimensioning, GD&T.
• Experience with industry standard 3D CAD modeling tool suites.
• Working knowledge in material properties - plastics, metals, adhesives, and glass.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing techniques - stamping, machining, 3D printing, injection modeling.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience designing mechanical solutions for Aerospace, Robotics, Automotive, Consumer Electronics, or related industries.
• Experience working with domestic and international supply chain partners.
• In-depth understanding of packaging for electronics, designing for high-stress shock & vibe environments; experience with failure analysis and FEA (Finite Element Analysis).
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements.
• Ability to work independently and in a small team, take initiative, and communicate effectively.
• Experience developing mechanical solutions for UAV/UAS used in commercial, industrial, or defense applications.

Responsibilities

• Own hardware development from start to finish - from specification to design, prototype, testing and manufacturing.
• Work collaboratively with software, electrical, perception, controls, and manufacturing engineers.
• Design both flight hardware and test setups to validate designs.
• Establish top-level design architectures and implementation methodologies for the team.
• Clearly communicate design decisions with internal stakeholders.
• Perform and document design analysis and testing results; make data-driven decisions to land key product features.
• Work closely with Industrial Design partners to ensure the final product meets design intent and customer needs.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the broader mechanical engineering team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for our employees and their families.
• 401K plan.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Flexible Time Off (Exempt) / Paid time off (Non-Exempt).
• Flexible work environment.
• Orca pass (for those in Puget Sound).
• Free parking (Seattle office).
• Free snacks, drinks and espresso (Seattle office).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees